QoL: A Cornish Cove

[BrentW]

This last week I went to Cornwall, where I for the first time ever tried some painting outdoors. It was tough. It was the biggest painting I have ever attempted (A2); I could not use my usual range of media (just watercolour, gouache and oil pastel); the breeze was so strong that I had to lean on my painting board to keep it on my lap; and the wind blew the paint in unwanted directions. But enormous fun was had!

[Willydad]

considering the adverse conditions Brent, it looks great!

[Mtnhigh]

This might be my favorite as I love the ocean! Thanks for hanging out in the great outdoors for this one. -Deb

[MouseAddams]

Maybe the paint splashes were serendipitous. I like the softness of the strokes. It’s one of my more favorites of your art pieces. 🌟

[zeitgeistxx]

Beautiful. I feel like I'm there, smelling the salt air...

[NickJoy]

Fab!

[Carlosbach]

Thanks for sharing this painting and giving my spirit a lift

[Rogersw]

You captured the feel of the place as well as the look. Beautiful

[GreenStreet]

Well done. I imagine very hard to do in those conditions. I know south westerly’s well!

[lcfcpolo]

Superb. Brilliant painting. I love Cornwall and you have captured it well.

[hopeful1956]

I love that painting and the muted shades. The ocean is mesmerizing.

[Jp2sea]

Good work. Enjoy

[HikerWife]

I love it! You really captured the wildness of the scene!

[Scout4answers]

This is one of my favs!

[tsim]

You reminded me of my days watching "Doc Martin", very nice

[Blue-Mockingbird]

Very much worth the effort!

How’re you doing on hospice, BrentW?

[BrentW in reply to Blue-Mockingbird]

We are setting up the hospice at the moment, Blue. I have been away on a bucket list trip this last two weeks, so things got held up a little. I sent a form to them this morning giving them access to my medical records. A member of their assessment staff is going to ring me on Thursday to discuss.

Photo of me standing next to the iconic signpost at Land's End.

[Blue-Mockingbird]

How wonderful that you’re still checking things off the Bucket list! Keep on keeping on 👏🏽

[Kaliber]

add my voice to the chorus of others here that think this is among your best works, big guy. Love it. Keep ‘em coming.

👏👏👏

❤️❤️❤️

[Kuanyin]

Hi. Did you get to Port Isaac where the Doc Martin series is filmed?

--K.

[BrentW in reply to Kuanyin]

I am afraid we didn't, Kuanyin. I visited some old geology student friends not far from Redruth, but otherwise was exploring sites to paint between Newlyn and Land's End. And, of course, there was a trip to St. Michael's Mount, where my other half and I had an artery blocking afternoon tea. I am delighted to say that I managed to climb to the top of the Mount, which signals to me that I am not in too bad a condition. She indulged herself on another day with a Cornish Nasty and a criffin. She enjoyed both. I am gluten intolerant and could not find either made so that I could eat them. Perhaps that is for the best. So, we did have a Cornish experience and I brought back some reference photographs from which to paint.

A stack in the rough sea near Land's End.

[j-o-h-n]

BINGO!!!

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Monday 10/16/2023 7:07 PM DST

[keepinon]

Love it!